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When we did our planning for 2020, I sure did not expect a pandemic at the top of my list.One of the benefits of being a homesteader, though, is general self-sufficiency and preparedness should help you out regardless of what the world throws at you. Even still, there was a great deal learned from the past month.1. Learn from purchase and out-of-stock trends.A respiratory infection causes a toilet paper shortage? Just something to chew on as you think about your self-sufficiency and resilience …

It is almost here. Spring chick season! Few things are as fun around the home and homestead as the chirp chirp chirp of baby chicks! Both for new chicken owners and more experienced folks, here are a few ideas to help ensure you have the greatest possible success with your dear little friends!Be very broody!A proper brooder setup is crucial to avoiding poultry problems. Brooders without corners are ideal, to avoid piling and similar issues. There are two very easy setups that I like. The first i …

Yes, it’s true…Homesteading can indeed be overwhelming.I, personally, have been on my homesteading journey for 32 years. I began in an urban neighborhood in the bedroom community of Seattle, WA. It was a simple, humble beginning which started from necessity. I began canning, making soap, grinding wheat, making bread, sewing, and gardening on a tiny plot of land. I learned a lot of “inside skills” in those days. After 12 years of urban homesteading, we moved to the Monterey area of CA. My six chi …